This week: The game of the year in the A10 could be going down this Saturday when Rhode Island hosts St. Bonaventure. Then the Rams will have to make sure they avoid an emotion letdown Wednesday with another home game, against UMass.

2. Nevada (15-3, 4-0): What the Wolf Pack has proven over the past three games is that they can win against solid Mountain West competition even when they don't have their “A” game. And when they do, their ceiling is higher than anyone else on this list. (Last week: 2)

This week: Two more games against lower-tier Mountain West teams, Utah State and San Jose State, before facing s a murderer's row in the coming weeks.

3. Saint Mary’s (16-2,...

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